PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Chairman, Department of General and Vascular Surgery 2/15 – 1/17
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
Medical Staff Past-President 2/10-2/12
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Medical Staff President 2/08-2/10
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Milwaukie, Oregon
Medical Staff President-Elect 2/06-2/08
Providence Milwaukee Hospital
Milwaukie, Oregon
Chairman, Department of Surgery 2/04-2/06
Providence Milwaukee Hospital
Milwaukie, Oregon
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery 7/01-present
Oregon Health Sciences University
School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Portland, Oregon
Assistant Professor of Surgery 4/98-present
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
Bethesda, Maryland
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery 3/98-present
University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio
UTSA School of Medicine; Division of General Surgery
San Antonio, Texas
Chief, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery 7/99-4/01
Wilford Hall Medical Center; Lackland AFB, TX
Attending Colon and Rectal Surgeon 1997-2001
Wilford Hall Medical Center; Lackland AFB, TX
Director, Anorectal Physiology Lab 1997-2001
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
Officer In Charge, General Surgery Clinic 1998-2000
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
AMERICAN BOARD CERTIFICATION:
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery - Diplomate
Certified: 19 Sept 1998
Recertified: 2 June 2007
OTHER CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATION:
National Board of Medical Examiners - Diplomate 1992
Certificate No. 397377
EDUCATION:
MEDICAL SCHOOL:
University of Maryland at Baltimore 1987-1991
School of Medicine; Baltimore, Maryland
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - May 24, 1991
UNDERGRADUATE:
University of Utah 1983-1987
College of Science; Salt Lake City, Utah
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) - June 12, 1987
Major: Biology
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:
FELLOWSHIP:
The Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota - Heidi Nelson, M.D.
Fellow, Colon and Rectal Surgery 1996-1997
RESIDENCY:
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Lackland AFB, Texas - Richard E. Karulf, M.D.
Chief Resident - General Surgery 1995-1996
General Surgery Resident 1992-1995
General Surgery Intern 1991-1992
General Surgery Intern 1991-1992
MEDICAL LICENSURE:
Oregon State Board of Medical Examiners 2000-present
Medical Physician and/or Surgeon
Issued October 30, 2000
License Number: MD22730
MILITARY EXPERIENCE:
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Health Professions Scholarship Program Commissioned February 27, 1987 1987-1991
U.S. Air Force Medical Corps – Active Duty 1991-2001
U.S. Air Force Medical Corps – Active Reserves (Lt. Col.) 2001-2004
U.S. Air Force Medical Corps – Inactive Reserves (Lt. Col.) 2004-2010
AWARDS AND HONORS:
‘Physician of the Year’ - Providence Milwaukie Hospital 2005 Milwaukie, Oregon
Listing – Portland’s Top Doctors 2005, 2010
Portland Monthly Magazine Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 1997
“Surgeon General’s” Award for the best scientific Colorectal paper Presented at the Annual Symposium
The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons 1995 “Resident Achievement” Award
Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons 1994 “Surgeon General’s” Award for the Outstanding Paper
presented at the Annual Symposium
WHMC Department of General Surgery “Iron Intern” Award 1991-1992
Listing - Who’s Who among students in American 1991 Universities and Colleges
Cum Laude - University of Maryland School of Medicine 1991
Hans R. Wilhelmsen Prize For Academic Achievement - 1991 Department of Surgery, Univ. of Maryland
Honors - Clinical Rotation in Surgery - Univ. of Maryland 1990
Alpha Omega Alpha - Honor Medical Society 1990
U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program 1987-1991
Cum Laude - University of Utah College of Science 1987
Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Dept. 1987 “Sheriff’s Star” Award
Alpha Epsilon Delta - Premedical Honor Society 1984
University of Utah - Freshman Honor Society 1984
University of Utah - “Honors at Entrance” Scholarship - 1983-1987 maintained all four years
SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society – Member 1990
American College of Surgeons – Fellow 1991
American Medical Association - Member 1991 American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - Fellow 1995
Mayo Alumni Association 1997
Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland 1991
Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland – Member 2001
North Pacific Surgical Association – Member 2003
Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons - Member 1997
Oregon Medical Association – Member 2001
Portland Surgical Society – Member 2003
Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons – Member 1991
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons – Member 2003
OFFICES AND COMMITTEES:
NATIONAL/REGIONAL
President, Northwest Society of Colorectal Surgeons (NWSCRS) 2016-2017
President-Elect, Northwest Society of Colorectal Surgeons (NWSCRS) 2013–2015
Secretary/Treasurer, Northwest Society of Colorectal Surgeons (NWSCRS) 2010-2013
Chairman, Web Site Committee, American Society 2006-2008
of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Vice-Chairman, Web Site Committee, American 2005-2006
Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Member, Web Site Committee, American Society of 2002-2005
Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Member, Program Committee, American Society of 2002-2005
Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Member, Bylaws Committee, American Society of 2000-2004
Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Member, Awards Committee, American Society of 1999-2003
Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
Secretary, Colon and Rectal Surgery Section, 1998-2001
Southern Medical Association
Secretary-elect, Colon and Rectal Surgery Section, 1997-1998 Southern Medical Association
LOCAL
Providence Health Systems, Portland Region
Member, Physician Advisory Committee 2006-present
Member, Regional Executive Committee 2006--2012
Member, Regional Surgical Executive Comm. 2004-2006
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Chair, Surgical Operations Committee 2004-2006
Member, Peer and Clinical Systems Review Comm. 2004-2010
Member, Quality Council 2004-2012
Member, Medical Executive Committee 2004-2012
Wilford Hall Medical Center
Member, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee 2000-2001
Member, Operating Room Steering Committee 1998-2001
Leader, Operating Room Process Action Team 1994-1995
Member, Laboratory Process Action Team 1993-1994
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Member, Dean Search Committee 1990-1991
Secretary, University of Maryland 1990-1991
Alpha Omega Alpha Chapter
ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL/SURGICAL TRAINING:
DA VINCI SURGICAL SYSTEM CONSOLE SURGEON TRAINING
Intuitive Surgical Inc. Sunyvale, California January 29, 2010
ADVANCED COURSE IN COLORECTAL SURGERY:
European Institute of Telesurgery (EITS) Laparoscopic Training Center Strasbourg, France: November 3-4, 2006
TRANSANAL ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGERY (TEM) COURSE:
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Prof. Gerhard Buess Tubingen, Germany: October 24-28, 2005
MASTERING THE ART OF PRECEPTORING:
Ethicon Endo-surgery Institute Cincinnati, Ohio: May 23-24, 2005
TRANSANAL ENDOSCOPIC MICROSURGERY: EXPANDING THE ROLE OF LOCAL EXCISION:
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons ASCRS Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: April 30, 2005
THE COMPLETE COURSE FOR MEDICAL STAFF LEADERS:
Horty, Springer and Mattern; San Francisco, CA: Oct 14-16, 2004
LAPAROSCOPIC COLON SURGERY COURSE:
Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) SAGES Annual Meeting; Los Angeles, California: March 12, 2003
HAND-ASSISTED LAPAROSCOPIC COLON SURGERY COURSE:
Legacy Clinical Research and Technology Center Portland, Oregon: November 22, 2002
ENDORECTAL ULTRASOUND COURSE:
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ASCRS) ASCRS Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts: June 24, 2000
FIELD SURGERY TRAINING (FST) COURSE:
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas: July 27-31, 1998
LAPAROSCOPIC COLORECTAL SURGERY:
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ASCRS) The Ethicon Endosurgery Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio: Feb 20-21, 1997
ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES COURSE:
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas: Mar 25, 1994
BIBLIOGRAPHY (ORIGINAL PEER-REVIEWED MANUSCRIPTS)
1. Farouk R., Pemberton J.H., Wolff B.G., Dozois R.R., Browning S., Larson D.: Functional Outcomes after Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Chronic Ulcerative Colitis. Ann Surg 2000;231:919-926
2. Browning S.M., Nivatvongs S.: Intraoperative Abandonment of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: The Mayo Clinic Experience. J Am Coll Surg 1998;186:441-446
3. Bishoff J.T., Motley G., Optenburg S.A., Stein C.R., Moon K.A., Browning S.M., Sabanegh E., Foley J.P., Thompson I.M.: Incidence of fecal and urinary incontinence following radical perineal and retropubic prostatectomy in national population. J Urology 1998;160:454-8
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:
1. Browning S.M., Devine R.M.: Pursestring stapled vs. handsewn ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: comparison of complications and functional outcome. South Med J 1998; 91(10): S21
2. Browning S.M., Nivatvongs S: Intraoperative Abandonment of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Technical Reasons. Dis Colon Rectum 1998; 41(4): A27
3. Browning S.M, Radice E, Nivatvongs S.: Inability to Complete Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: Incidence and Risk Factors. South Med J 1997; 90(10): S23
4. Browning S.M., Karulf R.E., Lally K.P.: The Primary Repair of Imperforate Anus in an Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. South Med J 1996; 89(10): S25
5. Browning S.M., Dorlac W.C, Shikora S.A., Karulf R.E.: Laparoscope assisted right hemicolectomy for symptomatic non-fixation of the right colon, a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic advance. South Med J 1994, 87(9): S21
6. Dorlac W.C., Browning S.M., Karulf R.E.: Primary endometrioid adenocarcinoma presenting as an intramural sigmoid mass; a case report and literature review. South Med J 1994, 87(9): S22
PRESENTATIONS and EXHIBITS (National and Regional Meetings):
1. The Spread of Laparoscopic Colectomy Through a Colorectal Group Practice Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting; Lake Tahoe, California; August 16-19, 2006.
2. Colonoscopy in a Teaching Surgical Practice: a Specialty-Based Audit. Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting; Tahoe, Nevada; August 18-21, 1999. 3. Pursestring Stapled vs. Handsewn Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: Comparison of Complications and Functional Outcome. 92nd Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Association; New Orleans, Louisiana; November 18-22, 1988
4. Intraoperative Abandonment of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis for Technical Reasons. 97th Annual Convention of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons; San Antonio, Texas; May 6, 1998
5. Inability to Complete Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: Incidence and Risk Factors. 91st Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Association; Charlotte, North Carolina; November 7th, 1997
6. Intraoperative Abandonment of the Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis - The Mayo Clinic Experience. 83rd Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL; October 14th, 1997
7. When the Pouch Won’t Reach: Who, Why and What to Do. Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting; Sun Valley, ID; August 22, 1997
8. The Effect of Age and Aging on Pouch Function. Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting; Sun Valley, ID; August 21, 1997
9. When the Pouch Won’t Reach: Who, Why and What to Do. Minnesota Surgical Society, Spring Meeting; Minneapolis, MN; May 2, 1997
10. Analysis of Complications and Functional Outcomes after Handsewn vs. Pursestring Stapled Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 44th Annual Symposium; Sacramento, CA; April 16, 1997
11. The Primary Repair of Imperforate Anus in an Adult: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Southern Medical Association, 90th Annual Scientific Assembly; Baltimore, MD; November 22, 1996
12. Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for an Adult with Low Imperforate Anus. Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Annual Meeting; Whistler, B.C.; August 16, 1996
13. Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty for an Adult with Low Imperforate Anus. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 43rd Annual Symposium; San Antonio, TX; April 2, 1996
14. Management of the Adult Mobile Cecum Syndrome: Laparoscopically Assisted Ileocecectomy. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 42nd Annual Symposium; Dayton, OH; April 26, 1995.
15. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Made Simple; 47th Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Surgical Congress; San Antonio, TX; April 23, 1995
16. Laparoscope Assisted Right Hemicolectomy for Symptomatic Non-Fixation of the Right Colon, a Minimally Invasive Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advance. Southern Medical Association, 88th Annual Scientific Assembly; Orlando, FL; November 2, 1994.
17. Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 41st Annual Symposium; San Antonio, TX; April 27, 1994.
18. Acute Abdominal Wall Reconstruction with the Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) Patch in the Presence of Contamination; 77th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons; Chicago, IL; October 1991.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
1. Browning S.M.: Anorectal Abscess and Fistula-in-Ano. In Bailey H.R., Snyder M.J. (editors), Ambulatory Anorectal Surgery, Springer-Verlag, New York, 1999; pp 107-129.
2. Browning S.M.: Constipation, Diarrhea, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In Billingham R.P. (editor), Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice, Vol. 26:1, 1999; W.B. Saunders Co., Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc., Philadelphia, PA; pp 113-139.
3. Browning S.M.: Local Excision of Rectal Cancer. Selected Topics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, Vol. 10, 1997; pp 67-69.
INVITED LECTURES:
1. "The Internet and The Colorectal Surgeon"; New Technologies Symposium, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention; Philadelphia, PA; June 1997
2. "Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease"; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition Combined Conference; San Antonio, TX; December 4, 1997
3. “Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery”; Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons, 45th Annual Symposium; San Antonio, TX; April 1998.
4. “Follow-up and Screening after Surgery for Colorectal Cancer; the argument against”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 15 April 1999.
5. “Local Treatment of Rectal Cancer”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 16 April 1999.
6. “Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 16 April 1999.
7. “Common Anorectal Disorders”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 16 April 1999.
8. “Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 17 April 1999.
9. “Anorectal Abscess and Fistula”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 17 April 1999.
10. “Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome”; U.S. Army Europe Regional Medical Command Spring Meeting; Bad Kissingen, Germany; 17 April 1999.
11. “Computer Generated and Delivered Presentations”, New Technologies Symposium, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.; May 1999.
12. “Doc, I Got Diarrhea”; Colon & Rectal Surgery: Principles and Practice; Minneapolis, MN; September 16-18, 1999
13. “Colonoscopy Complications”; Colon & Rectal Surgery: Principles and Practice; Minneapolis, MN; September 16-18, 1999
14. “Operative Management of Anal Stricture”; Colon & Rectal Surgery: Principles and Practice; Minneapolis, MN; September 7-9, 2000 (delivered by Dr. Michael Spencer due to deployment)
15. “What’s News in Colon and Rectal Surgery”; Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly, Orlando, FL; November 2000
16. “Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease”; Surgical Grand Rounds, St. Vincent Hospital; Portland, OR; May 2001
17. “Surgical Strategy for Elusive Lower GI Hemorrhage”; Colon & Rectal Surgery: Principles and Practice; Minneapolis, MN; September 6-8, 2001
18. “Hemorrhoids and Fissures”; GI Update for Primary Care Physicians; Portland, OR; February 15, 2003
19. “Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Intestinal Injuries”; American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress; New Orleans, LA; October 2004
20. “Laparoscopic Colectomy”; Ethicon Endosurgery Course; Portland, OR; March 2005
21. “Common Anorectal Disorders”; Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon Annual Convention; Portland, OR; Sept 18, 2005
MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES:
1. Discussant, “Outcomes of salvage surgery for epidermoid carcinoma of the anal canal following failed combined modality treatment”, North Pacific Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Spokane, WA, November 12-13, 2010
2. Moderator, “Scientific Session I – Benign Abdominal”, Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting, Whistler, BC, August 16-18; 2007
3. Discussant, “The Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer: A Comparison of Treatment Methods and Outcomes Over Two Time Periods in the Same geographic Region”, North Pacific Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Spokane, WA, November 10-11; 2006
4. Program Director, Northwest Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Meeting, Squaw Valley, CA; August 16-19, 2006
5. Discussant, “Evaluating Learning and Knowledge Retention after a Continuing Medical Education Course on Total Mesorectal Excision for Surgeons”, North Pacific Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC; November 11-12, 2005
6. Discussant, “Endorectal Ultrasound Detection of Focal Carcinoma within Rectal Adenomas: A Meta-analysis”, North Pacific Surgical Association Annual Meeting, Portland, OR; November 14-15, 2003
7. Moderator, “Neoplasia II” Poster Discussion Session, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention, Chicago, IL; June 2002
8. Moderator, “Controversies in Colon and Rectal Cancer” Joint Session, Southern Medical Association, Orlando, FL; November 2000
9. Moderator, “Anorectal & Incontinence” Poster Discussion Session, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention, Boston MA; June 2000
10. Moderator, “Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease” Joint Session, Southern Medical Association, Dallas, TX; November 1999
11. Co-Moderator, Colorectal Cancer paper session, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.; May 1999.
12. Discussant, Computers, “Meet the Professor” Breakfast, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.; May 1999.
13. Moderator, “Treatment of Incontinence” Grand Rounds session, Southern Medical Association Scientific Assembly, New Orleans, LA; November, 1998.
Personal Interests:
- Bicycle Racing (Category 2 Road Cyclist)
- Horseback Riding
- Archery